Office Chairs

An average American office worker probably spends over 80,000 hours sitting in an office chair over the course of their career. That's bad news for all of the cubicle warriors out there. In addition to the fact that prolonged periods of sitting can aggravate neck and back problems, recent research analyzing obesity, heart disease, and diabetes suggests that the act of sitting shuts down the circulation of a fat-absorbing enzyme called lipase which can inhibit the body's ability to process fat and cholesterol. Experts suggest taking frequent breaks from sitting to counteract the negative effects of sitting for long periods of time. But the reality is that most of us will continue to spend a lot of time sitting at work, so we should at least do it properly. I am really fed up with the chair that I am provided at work. I generally prefer Big And Tall Office Chairs.

There are a number of steps that a person can take to sit in a more healthy way. The top of the computer monitor should be at or below eye level to ensure that the neck is in a natural position, free of any strain or stretching. The monitor and keyboard should be centered in front of the person at the workspace. A negative tilt keyboard or wrist rest can be beneficial in reducing wrist and hand strain from typing. Keeping wrists flat and straight is important, because when wrists are angled upwards to type, it puts additional pressure on those muscles. Keeping arms and elbows close to the body can also help reduce strain. Use a better chair buddies.